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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1933

Page

3

Night Murder Haunts Hollister Home After Sister Slain

Matthew Hollister, shaken and terrified, insists his sister Melvina was murdered in their hotel apartment. Police guard the scene as Hollister recalls a snow evening walk, a lemon pie, and a suspectless clue trail while Bannister and McNeal seek who or what threatens him.

Matthew Hollister Bannister Matthew McNeal Mr. Mollister Hollister Mr. Hollister Melvina the Heights Kinsman Avenue Forest Stree

Measures for federal order amid underworld crisis

Five proposals escalate federal crime curb efforts. Senator Royal Copeland urges universal ex convict registration, a federal police presence, extended jail terms and licensing of firearm dealers. Mrs Roosevelt's week features tea with Lincoln kin, Symphony concert, and a Christmas tree purchase at the White House.

Meleen Stakly Royal Copeland

Melvina Hollister Murder Case Heats Up

Detective Bannister revisits Melvina and Matthew Hollister case after Melvina’s death. Gainey and Fleming react with shock as police hold theories while Hollister presents as a grief-stricken, isolated figure. A reporter views the bed where Melvina lay and recalls her formidable presence. Juliet’s breakfast table warning echoes in Bannister’s thoughts as the case continues.

Hollister Melvina Gainey Duffer Fleming McNeal Bannister Matthew Hollister Juliet France

Somerville P T A News Recaps December Meeting

The Somerville P T A met December 12 with vice president Gilbert Johnson presiding in Mrs Wade’s absence. Devotional by Rev Archer followed by programs on The Monthly Report Card and The Child And Its Food. A pie supper on December 15 netted 7.50 and the Yellow Jackets beat Gum Springs 16 to 15. The group plans a program and Christmas tree that night and reports enrollment of 118 teachers and students aided by P T A cooperation.

P.T. A Somerville School Gilbert Johnson Wade Archer Burns Lee Mary Gilchrist Harold Waugh Ruth Hines

River Rise Noted On Tennessee Gauge At Three Feet

The Tennessee River gauge reported a rise to three feet today marking higher water levels. Local authorities warned of potential minor flooding along low lying shores and urged residents to monitor weather updates.

Tennessee

Legal Notice Estate of Mrs Bettie Dinsmore Deceased

Probate Court grants letters testamentary to Louis Dinsmore on November 28 1933 in Morgan County. He announces that all persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legal period or be barred. Executor Louis Dinsmore. December 8 15 22.

Bettie Dinsmore B. L. Malone Probate Court Morgan County Louis Dinsmore

Notice of Stockholders Meeting for Decatur Building & Loan

The annual stockholders meeting of the Decatur Building and Loan Association will be held Saturday January 6 at 7 30 p m to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and address any other business that may properly come before the meeting. 8 M Thompson President Dec 15 22 29 Jan

The Decatur Building & Loan Association 8. M. Thompson

Notice of Sale in Estate of W E Skeggs Deceased

Public outcry sale ordered by Morgan County Probate Court to settle debts of W E Skeggs estate. Items include ten shares of the Morgan County National Bank stock a law library volumes 1 to 117 of Southern Reporter and Digest books an iron safe table desk typewriter two chairs and miscellaneous items.Sale at Decatur Courthouse at 1:15 P M December 26 1933.

W. E. Skeggs Morgan County Alabama Decatur Morgan County National Bank Southern Reporter Julian Harris W. E. Skeges

Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Notice from 1930 Deed

Notice of mortgage foreclosure sale under a deed dated November 7 1930 made by E E Graves and Edith E Graves to E C Payne individually and as executor of Isabella last will. The document outlines the power of sale and party roles in the proceedings.

E. E. Graves Edith E. Graves E. C. Payne Isabella

Public sale notice of Morgan County mortgage property

E C Payne resigned mortgage to Ray M Stanley. As assignee of the mortgage, Stanley will sell at public outcry on January 20 1934 at Decatur Alabama to satisfy the debt and costs. The property includes Lots 21 and 23 Block 22 of the Decatur Land Improvement and Furnace Company Addition Three to Decatur Alabama with all appurtenances. Dec 4 22.

Payne Omygan County Alabama E. C. Payne Ray M. Stanley Morgan County Court House Decatur Morgan County Decatur Land Improvement and Furnace Company

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